2 Deutsche Mark (Max Planck)

Germany (Federal Republic of Germany / West Germany) · 1958

A silver-colored coin featuring the profile portrait of physicist Max Planck on one side and the German federal eagle on the other.

Country: Germany (Federal Republic of Germany / West Germany)
Year: 1958
Denomination: 2 Deutsche Mark
Metal: 625 parts silver, 375 parts copper (0.625 silver)

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Overview

A silver-colored coin featuring the profile portrait of physicist Max Planck on one side and the German federal eagle on the other.

Historical significance

Issued by West Germany during the post-WWII economic recovery, honoring the renowned theoretical physicist and Nobel laureate Max Planck, who is best known as the originator of quantum theory.

Obverse (front)

Features the left-facing profile portrait of Max Planck wearing glasses, surrounded by the legend 'MAX PLANCK' and his birth and death years '1858 - 1947'.

Reverse (back)

Features the German federal eagle (Bundesadler), the denomination '2', the country name 'BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND', and the year of issue '1958' split at the bottom.

Estimated value

$2 to $10 in circulated condition, primarily driven by its silver bullion content.

What drives this coin's value

Silver spot price, overall preservation/grade, and presence of specific mint marks.

Grade assessment

Fine to Very Fine (moderate wear on high points of the hair and eagle feathers, but clear details and legends)

Mintage & rarity

Common, millions minted across various West German mints.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check weight, diameter, and magnetic properties. Genuine silver coins of this type should not be magnetic and should match specified dimensions.

Notable varieties & errors

Varies primarily by mint mark (D, F, G, J) located near the design details, though values remain relatively close for common dates.

Similar coins

Other West German 2 Deutsche Mark commemorative and standard circulating coins featuring different notable figures from the same era.

Care & preservation

Handle by the edges with clean hands or cotton gloves. Store in a dry environment in a PVC-free coin flip or capsule. Do not clean, as harsh cleaning ruins numismatic value.